Monday, July 20, 2026

Premier Winde concludes storm recovery oversight visit to Central Karoo and Cape Winelands Districts

Premier Winde concludes storm recovery oversight visit to Central Karoo and Cape Winelands Districts

The economy of the Western Cape’s regions depends on functional infrastructure. The Meringspoort and Swartberg Passes connect the Klein and Groot Karoo regions, driving interconnected business growth from George, De Rust and Oudtshoorn, right through to Laingsburg and Prince Albert.

Premier Winde spent two days, 16-17 July 2026, visiting these vital pieces of infrastructure

SA eyes global growth in essential oils market

South Africa will use the upcoming Essential Oils Conference to unlock new opportunities for producers across the value chain and expand its global market share.

According to the Department of Trade, Industry and

Department undertakes raw water tariff consultations

The Department of Water and Sanitation is continuing its nationwide public consultations with key stakeholders across the country to determine raw water tariffs for the 2027/28 financial year.

The consultation programme started on 13 July 2026,

SAWS warns of a cold front later this week

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate the central and eastern parts of the country, while a cold front is forecast to move south of the country on Thursday.

"Isolated rain/showers are expected over the southern

Expanding access to water is central to Mandela’s legacy – President

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is accelerating efforts to expand access to safe and reliable water to underserved communities as part of honouring the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela.

In his weekly newsletter on Monday following the

South Africa, China deepen AI and science partnership at global summit

Minister Nzimande.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening scientific and technological cooperation with China during a high-

Law students urged to forge their own path with constitution as a guide

Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, has urged law students at the University of Stellenbosch to look to prominent legal minds of the past to guide their careers.

Nel, himself a law graduate, delivered the keynote